520whp=??????bhp
Keep in mind, this is all roughly estimated. As rpm's and speed increase, parasitic loss will increase. Only real way to know would be to strap it to an engine dyno, unless you know exact coefficient of friction for every wear component and it's non linear relationship with speed and rpm, its nearly impossible.
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,343
Likes: 8
From: Katy, TX
Friction is a function of normal load applied, and is not related to speed. It is fairly linear, even in drivetrain loss. Here is a graph to show the difference from a BMW M5 engine and chassis dyno.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
From what I've read and calculated, my guess with m6 is 12-13% drivetrain loss. I think it's fairly accurate. for A4s I'd say around 16 or 17% The 4L60E trannies don't eat up power as much as A3s do and most ppl get 18% from a 350 tranny and 20$from a 400 tranny. 400s are more beefier so you lose a little bit more compared to a 350 tranny.Modern-wise, 4L60Es not so much as A3s.
